A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Varna vs. Wroclaw for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Varna or Wroclaw?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varna and Wroclaw can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Varna or Wroclaw?

Varna

Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.

Wroclaw

Wroclaw still remains mostly undiscovered to travelers. It's the largest city and capital of Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is also a historical capital of Silesia with a very rich history. The city's population is around 630,000 and there are over a million people in the metropolitan area. It's the fourth largest city in Poland and has an economy that is centered around manufacturing, banking, industry, tourism, and cultural events. The area has some unique architecture, beautiful rivers, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city has witnessed much turmoil, particularly during World War II and the years following. Today it has been beautifully restored and should be considered a highlight of a trip to Poland. Now is the time to visit, because as Poland gains ground within Europe, prices are sure to rise and the crowds will discover this city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best Budget Tours to Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Wroclaw or Varna?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $91, while the average daily cost in Wroclaw is $45. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Varna and Wroclaw in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Varna $39
    Wroclaw $17
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Varna $78
    Wroclaw $34
Compare Hotels in Varna and Wroclaw

Looking for a hotel in Varna or Wroclaw? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Varna


Hotels in Wroclaw


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Varna Hotel Prices and Wroclaw Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Varna $10
    Wroclaw $6.48

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:

  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Varna City: $42
  • Private Transfer from Balchik to Varna (VAR) Airport: $63
  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Balchik: $63
  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Albena: $72
  • Private Transfer from Albena to Varna (VAR) Airport : $72
  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Obzor: $78
  • Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Varna (VAR) Airport: $81
  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Kavarna: $90
  • Private Transfer from Kavarna to Varna (VAR) Airport: $90
  • Private One-way Transfer Varna Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $94
  • Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $129
  • Varna Airport - Sunny Beach | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wroclaw

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:

  • #1 Bestseller Gun Shooting Package with Hotel Transfers Wroclaw: $154
  • Private Transfer from Swidnica city to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $115
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Boleslawiec city: $218
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Brzeg city: $137
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Duszniki-Zdrój city: $210
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Gmina Olawa city: $104
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Harrachov city: $264
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Jelenia Gora city: $211
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Karpacz Gora city: $230
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kuraszków city: $99
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kąty Wrocławskie city: $43
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Legnica city: $154

Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Wroclaw?

Prices for flights to both Wroclaw and Varna change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Varna $45
    Wroclaw $21

Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw

Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:


  • Coffee & Sandwich
    $3.31

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Varna $9.44
    Wroclaw $6.30

Tours and Activities in Varna

Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Rope Adventure at Bellevue Park: $13
  • Audio Guide for All Sunny Beach Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $17
  • Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket: $23
  • Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $23
  • Balchik Palace Walking Tour with Highlights: $36
  • Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $48
  • Varna Private Tour Itinerary: $67
  • Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours - country & sea: $69
  • The OFFroad Adventure : $71
  • The Ultimate Private Communist Tour of Varna: $71
  • Stone Forest and Aladzha Monastery Experience: $72
  • Ultimate ATV and Forest Adventure in Golden Sands: $78

Tours and Activities in Wroclaw

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wroclaw are as follows:

  • Wrocław’s Old Town: A Self-Guided History Tour: $8.99
  • Private Quick Wrocław Walking Tour of Old Town: $17
  • Museum of Illusions Wroclaw Entrance Ticket: $18
  • Small Group Boat Tour in Wroclaw : $24
  • Wroclaw, 1- hour or 2-hours Group Tour by Electric Car: $24
  • Old Town Wrocław Walking Tour: $26
  • Guided Walking Tour in Wroclaw: $29
  • III Reich & WW2 in Wroclaw. Monday, Wendsday, Friday regular tour: $35
  • Wroclaw Private Walking Tour with a Local: $36
  • Wroclaw Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $42
  • The Mysterious Wroclaw – Evening Tour with Thrills (2 h): $50
  • Wroclaw private tour with beer tasting, 2 hours (small group): $50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Varna $9.40
    Wroclaw $6.59

Sample the Local Flavors in Varna

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:

  • Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $59
  • Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $71
  • Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $71
  • Varna Vibes Adventure & Wine Tasting: $75
  • The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $94

Typical Alcohol Prices in Wroclaw

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Wroclaw:


  • A Couple Beers
    $3.58

Sample the Local Flavors in Wroclaw

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Wroclaw:

  • Wroclaw Pub Crawl : $25
  • Pub Crawl Wroclaw with 1 hour Unlimited Drinks and free shots: $29


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Wroclaw, we can see that Varna is more expensive. And not only is Wroclaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wroclaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wroclaw and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Varna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Varna than you might in Wroclaw.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varna Expensive? and Is Wroclaw Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Varna or Wroclaw?

Wroclaw has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Wroclaw, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Varna or Wroclaw?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Varna or Wroclaw in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Wroclaw.

Varna is a little warmer than Wroclaw in the summer. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Wroclaw fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Wroclaw this time of the year. In Varna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Varna usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 205 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Varna usually receives less rain than Wroclaw. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Varna 23°C (73°F) 
    Wroclaw 19°C (65°F)

Should I visit Varna or Wroclaw in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Varna as well as Wroclaw.

In the autumn, Varna is a little warmer than Wroclaw. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Varna in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Wroclaw averages at about 10°C (50°F).

In the autumn, Varna often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 108 hours of full sun.

Varna usually gets less rain in October than Wroclaw. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Varna 14°C (57°F) 
    Wroclaw 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Varna or Wroclaw in the Winter?

Both Wroclaw and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

It's quite cold in Wroclaw in the winter. The weather in Varna can be very cold. In January, Varna is generally much warmer than Wroclaw. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 3°C (37°F), and Wroclaw fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).

Varna usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Varna usually receives more rain than Wroclaw. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Varna 3°C (37°F) 
    Wroclaw -1°C (30°F)

Should I visit Varna or Wroclaw in the Spring?

Both Wroclaw and Varna during the spring are popular places to visit.

Varna is a little warmer than Wroclaw in the spring. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Wroclaw fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

In the spring, Varna often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 142 hours of full sun.

Varna usually gets more rain in April than Wroclaw. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Varna 11°C (52°F) 
    Wroclaw 9°C (48°F)

Typical Weather for Wroclaw and Varna

Varna Wroclaw
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C (37°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) -1°C (30°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Feb 3°C (37°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 0°C (33°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Mar 6°C (43°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 4°C (40°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Apr 11°C (52°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 9°C (48°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
May 16°C (61°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 14°C (57°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 17°C (63°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 19°C (65°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 18°C (65°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Sep 19°C (66°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 15°C (59°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 10°C (50°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Nov 9°C (48°F) 50 mm (2 in) 5°C (41°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Dec 5°C (41°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 1°C (33°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)